Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam
Key Takeaway
Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 20.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 693 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50446 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MURRAY ENERGY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam?
Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam?
Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam is owned by MURRAY ENERGY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam built?
Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam?
Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam?
Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam last inspected?
Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Sediment Pond 009 Dam was last inspected on September 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.